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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
2
An essay argues that trusts and railroad rebates crush small dealers by pressuring slaughter and sale of animals. It discusses how large combines threaten competition through exclusive sales, rail favors, and coercive tactics, advocating negative law and repeal of anti trust statutes to curb such power.
The report says President Roosevelt may campaign for his party by taking the stump in the coming congressional drive. While unusual, the piece notes Roosevelt’s penchant for breaking precedent, and it questions whether a more vigorous appeal by the vice president is needed to spur Congress to action and win public support.
In 1899 Gen Otis proclaimed the war over, followed by Professor Schurman and Civil Governor Tait. By 1801 Funston captured Aguinaldo, signaling the end of organized resistance. Officials and newspapers proclaim stability, noting freedom to discuss the conflict openly.
The passage notes a decline in meat consumption due to the beef trust and compares it to tea. It suggests people reducing meat for weeks may continue with less, or feel better, and that the trust may have permanently altered its own business.
Incoherent lines discuss Taritt, av p fe, and deformed reporting. Mentions duties and the United States as producer, contrasts with other countries, and hints at products and trade but lacks clear facts or dates.
A reader cites that without duties on eating hogs sheep and meats the US could be fed by Canada and South American meat would not sell here. They note Canada feeds stock six months a year and cannot raise corn, so it could not supply enough meat to affect prices. They ask what is the tariff good for.
A historical note recalls President Roosevelt once disparaging Iowa sportsman J. S. Clarkson. Clarkson has since been named surveyor of the port of New York, prompting questions about reconciling the old contempt with the new appointment. The piece contrasts the Roosevelt of twelve years ago with the contemporary president seeking a second term.
The piece argues that before sending colonists to the Philippines, life and property must be secured and markets provided. It claims U.S. rule in Hawaii is hampered by strictures and trade limits unsuited to the island and warns that applying the same approach to the Philippines would render the islands unattractive.
The author argues the only practical remedy to defeat trusts is to end the system protecting speculators. Breaking tariff walls is the needed method. The piece urges Democrats to press the issue and force Republicans to state their position.
A Milwaukee Journal editorial asserts that extortionate pricing hurts demand and profits. It argues that monopolies succeed by keeping prices low to maximize sales, noting that many large businesses grew from high volume at minimal margins and that consumer purchases shrink when prices rise.
Republican orators plan to argue in the coming congressional campaign that the party failed to keep promises from the last two national conventions and did not use power to terminate trusts, a difficult assignment as they are “up against it.”
A Detroit Free Press note says Representative Babcock of Wisconsin has strong support for renomination but advocates removing tariff on all trust-made goods. The piece suggests the people’s cause is progressing well as readers ponder the issue.
Attorney General Knox seeks restraint to curb the beef trust but faces uncertain results. The Republican Congress could act now by repealing the duty on meats and livestock to restore equity, yet it has not.
Ex Senator Washburn argued for a tariff when Beveridge was a child but now says the U S steel industry has moved past infancy and can stand alone. He notes the industry is controlled by a trust worth a billion dollars and that it cleared 118009 dollars last year.
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues that if Attorney General Knox begins criminal proceedings against beef trust magnates, he will gain national gratitude, but warns against grand-stand play for campaign purposes as the salt is brought and the case proceeds.
The piece laments the neglect of a hero commemorating Dewey Day noting public fatigue with the Philippine conflict and the burden of the donor’s name. It argues heroes are quickly forgotten when their actions bring unwelcome consequences to the nation.
The speaker urges a tariff to crush the food trust and warns that if Republicans in Congress refuse to listen, Democratic successors will win next November and a Democratic president will again sit in the White House.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a senator and Philipp die, with unclear context and no discernible event, date, or place. Unable to determine specifics. no coherent action or outcome can be summarized.
Des Moines May 27 The Iowa Supreme Court in a Council Bluffs case Elizabeth Field versus Eastern Building and Loan Association held the contract for five shares of stock at 100 each must mature after seventy eight months with payments of 75 cents monthly and upheld the plaintiff s right to recover The decision marks a precedent on duties to carry out contracts in building and loan associations and rejects repudiation by the corporation The court notes such patrons are often of limited experience and affirms enforcement without considering possible assets or liquidation implications.
In Decorah Iowa citizens raise over 3000 to aid storm victims as damage tops about 200000. Hundreds clear streets and build temporary bridges while Luther College students join the relief effort. Calmar receives mail freight and passenger service overland twelve miles away.
Ira Duskin and Clarence Morris were bound over to await grand jury action for allegedly killing a horse owned by Ira Berry near his farm six miles south of Atlantic. Morris allegedly fired twice toward the Berry residence, causing the death of the animal.
Warrants issued for Miss Louise Holman a school teacher on Holman’s Island and Miss Allen daughter of William Allen charging arson. They allegedly tried to burn a barge in the Missouri river where liquor has been sold for three years.
CLARINDA Iowa May 27 After an all night deliberation the Page county district court jury found Wesley Irwin guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of Oscar M Miller.
Fort Dodge Iowa May death in a mine of the United States Fuel Company as aluminum Svalesen was crushed under rock while two men attempted to loosen rock after a shot. A companion, Bd art, escaped with a fractured hip. Svalesen leaves a wife and a large family.
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Des Moines Iowa drew a large turnout of Civil War veterans. Department reports show 42 053 members in good standing with 1776 suspended and 116 dropped after suspension. Commander George Metzgar praised department condition and urged a soldiers day at state fairs and a big camp fire at the state fair. He called attention to legislation on exemptions and urged action on Clara Barton annuity with no firm recommendation. The Soldiers Home at Marshalltown and the Soldiers Orphans Home at Davenport received favorable notes.
Department Commander Metzgar reports to the state encampment on veteran employment urging preference for veterans in state jobs when physically able. He cites federal practice and notes Iowa's governor has begun recognizing veterans, including appointing a soldier to the executive office and a four year capitol custodian service as proof of capability.
In Cedar Rapids Tennessee on May 24 six gentlemen served as pallbearers at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann King a pioneer resident. They were active pallbearers at her husband’s funeral forty eight years ago.
Chief of Police Hayes informed St. Paul authorities that they must pursue Al Heard soon for Policeman Mayers murder. If not captured, Beard will be sent to Iowa to face trial for the Turin bank robbery. He is also wanted in Sioux City for a man named Matthews murder. convictions on some charges seem likely.
Fort de France reports the second Mount Pelee eruption, far more violent than the St. Pierre blast that killed 30,000. Fear grips residents flocking to escape, while US steamer Dixie brings scientists and supplies. Potomac inspects St. Pierre as new fissures open and lava, mud, steam roil the crater.
Reports reach St. Petersburg of fresh labor disorders at Moscow. Grand Duke Sergius, governor general, hurried back to Moscow from Tsarskoe Selo to attend President Loubet’s reception, prompting the imperial family to abandon plans to visit Moscow.
CHICAGO May 23 Withdrawals of reduced tariffs likely few if any unless western line executives push the issue at a freight officials meeting. An all day session yielded little progress on lowering rates after injunctions from the United States circuit court were issued.
Secretary Hay asked Denmark to enter a protocol extending by one year the period for ratifying the cession treaty. The extension keeps the treaty alive until the Danish vigsdag can act at the next session, which starts in September.
A Fremont June event notes Hon George A Brooks Knox County as a candidate with a Republican invention slated. Travel and lodging rates are listed for The Millard and The Lincoln hotels. Advertisements urge whitewash, Cross Ball Blue, and Defiance Starch usage.
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